Kit of a plurality of detachable pockets, a detachable pocket, and associated methods

ABSTRACT

Embodiments of the present invention provide a kit of a plurality of detachable pockets, a detachable pocket and associated methods. An embodiment of a kit has a container with a plurality of detachable pockets positioned therein. Each pocket within the container be used to hold personal items on a person&#39;s clothing or skin by adherence of the pocket to a person&#39;s skin or clothing. Example embodiments of the detachable pocket include a pocket body having a pocket layer and a flange. Both the pocket layer and the flange can be fabricated from one or more materials. The pocket layer can have an end to be attached as open and defining an open end and three sides having the flange disposed there around and to which adhesive is disposed. The pocket can be attached and removed as desired.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 13/352,251, filed Jan. 17, 2012, titled “Kit of aPlurality of Detachable Pockets, A Detachable Pocket, and AssociatedMethods”, which claims benefit of and claims priority of U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/566,423, filed Dec. 2, 2011,titled “Kit of a Plurality of Detachable Pockets, A Detachable Pocket,and Associated Methods”, and all of which are each incorporated hereinby reference in their entireties.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

Embodiments of the present invention relates to the disposable productindustries and, more particularly, detachable pockets that can bereadily disposed.

2. Related Art

Pockets on clothing have been known for decades and perhaps evenhundreds of years. It also has been known to make such pockets fixed toclothing or readily attachable to clothing using a variety oftechniques. More often, however, pockets once attached have beendifficult to remove from clothing as it has been important for suchpockets not to slip on the clothing material once attached and for theclothing to be readily washable with the pocket when added, e.g., to bemore of a permanent addition to the clothing such as by stitching thepocket to the clothing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing, Applicants recognized that many types ofclothing have no readily accessible location for a pocket, make having apocket in a prominent location awkward, unsightly, or not otherwiseproviding as much style to the clothing. As a result, a person wearingvarious types of clothing can find themselves in locations with money,cell phones, credit, identification, or other types of cards, or otheritems, including personal items, and having no place on their person toreadily store the items. This not only can be inconvenient but can beriskier to the person in some situations. Applicants also recognizedthat existing attachable pockets are not readily designed or constructedto attach to a person's skin.

Applicants further recognized that in many situations a person desiresan option to attach a pocket to clothing or their skin in a location ofwhich the wearer gets to choose, desires to wear the same piece ofclothing at times with a pocket and at times without a pocket, anddesires to be able to readily remove a pocket to allow washing of theclothing without the pocket. Applicants also still recognized that awearer can desire to attach such a pocket on inner surfaces of clothingor on outer surfaces of a wearer's skin to keep a pocket and thepersonal items therein hidden from others view or otherwise concealed.Additionally still, Applicants recognized that it can be desirable todispose of or throw away a pocket after one or a few uses as the pocketmay be soiled, not have the same texture, feel, resiliency, or not havethe same holding strength for items.

Further still, Applicants recognized that is can be desirable to havepockets shaped and sized for particular commonly shaped and sizedpersonal items such as a cell phone, personal digital assistant, smartphone, credit card, money or other specifically shaped items and to havea choice or selection of what type of pocket to use in varioussituations that can be readily detached once attached and readilydispose of thereafter if desired. Applicants also recognized that havingdecorative materials, such as lace, sparkles, patterns, or the like,attached to such detachable, as well as disposable, pockets allows awearer to add style to clothing or appearance if the wearer desires thatthe pocket itself or decorative material to be viewable by others suchas when positioned to underlie clothing or other arrangements.

Embodiments of the invention include to a kit of a plurality ofdetachable pockets, a detachable pocket and associated methods. In anembodiment, the kit has a container, such as a box, carton, pouch, orbag, with a plurality of disposable and detachable pockets positionedtherein. Each disposable and detachable pocket within the container, forexample, also can be individually wrapped or packaged if desired such asbeing encased in a plastic, paper or other materials. Each detachablepocket can be used, for example, to hold personal items on a person'sclothing or skin, such as the interior of a swimsuit, bra, shirt,jacket, or the like, when attached. Each detachable pocket provided inthe kit, in some embodiments, is capable of being adhered to a person'sclothing or skin using the adhesive already present on the detachablepocket and may be used to provide a place to hold a money, credit,identification, or other types of cards, cell phone, keys, wallet, orother items when the person does not have pockets available or does nothave enough pockets to hold all personal items. In some embodiments thekit can also include other items to assist with the disposable pocketattachment or removal such as a cleaning cloth to clean skin or clothingbefore attachment or after detachment.

An embodiment of a detachable pocket, for example, can have a pocketbody portion that includes a pocket layer and a flange. Both the pocketlayer and the flange can be fabricated from one or more fabrics ormaterials such as plastic, nylon, neoprene or the like, as well asvarious combinations of fabrics or materials. In some embodiments, forexample, the pocket layer can be substantially rectangular, have an endto be attached as open and defining an open end and three sides havingthe flange disposed there around along and to which adhesive isdisposed. In other embodiments, for example, the pocket layer can have apolygon shape and have a concave medial portion thereof, with a flangeextending around four sides so that the flange can be abuttinglydisposed on the person's clothing article or skin to thereby create apocket by allowing access through an open side or end of the flangewhere no adhesive resides.

In other embodiments, for example, the pocket body can be fashioned as aclosable pocket, with an upper layer, a lower layer, and a flange. Forsuch a pocket body, the upper layer can be generally rectangular with aportion of a sealing member, e.g., button, snap, hook-loop fastener,elastic or the like, disposed on a top side thereof. The lower layer canbe generally rectangular, for example, with three side edges of theupper layer adhered on the top side of same. A flap portion has theother portion of a sealing member, e.g., button, snap, hook-loopfastener, elastic or the like, disposed thereon and extending from theedge side of the lower layer not adhered to the upper layer over the topside of the upper layer so that the pocket body forms a pocket capableof being closed. In such embodiments, for example, the flange may bedisposed along four rectangular side edges of the bottom side of thelower layer to support additional layers of the pocket body. In someembodiments, the flange can include wire, plastic, stiff fabric orshaped fabric so that the pocket body maintains a particular shape whenattached to clothing. To attach the flange to the persons clothingarticle or skin, in some embodiments, the flange can have disposed on aportion parallel to the pocket layer, an adhesive layer covered by aremovable non-stick backing. In other embodiments, the pocket body canbe attached to the clothing article using a two-sided adhesive striphaving the same general shape as the flange, or other configurationssuitable for pocket operation as understood by those skilled in the art.

In use, in some embodiments for example, a person can remove adetachable pocket from the kit, remove a wrapper or other packaging fromthe detachable pocket, and position the pocket on the interior of anarticle of clothing. Once the pocket is arranged in a set user-selectedposition in such embodiments, the person may remove the non-stickbacking on the adhesive layer to adhere the flange of the pocket havingadhesive thereon to the clothing article. In other embodiments, forexample, the person can remove a two-sided adhesive strip from the kit,remove the non-stick backing on one side of the adhesive strip, andplace the adhesive strip in the desired position on the article ofclothing. Once the adhesive is in place, in such an embodiment, anon-stick backing on the opposing side of the adhesive strip can beremoved, and the flange of the pocket body adhered to the adhesive stripand clothing. In such embodiments, only one detachable pocket andmultiple reusable adhesive strips can be provided in the kit. To removethe pocket from the clothing, in some embodiments, the person can useforce, i.e., pulling the pocket from the clothing or skin, or a solventsuch as mineral oil or the like. In some embodiments, the pocket isdisposed of or thrown away, e.g., single use, if desired.

Embodiments of methods of attaching, removing, wearing, and using adetachable pocket are also provided. A method of attaching a detachablepocket, for example, includes removing a detachable pocket from a kit,removing packaging from the detachable pocket, positioning the pocket ona surface, and applying pressure to the detachable pocket. The methodcan also include removing non-stick backing on an adhesive layer toadhere a flange or other portion of the detachable pocket havingadhesive thereon to the surface. The detachable pocket, in anembodiment, can have a pocket body preferably formed of a unitarymaterial substantially throughout, as will be understood by thoseskilled in the art, and having adhesive on a surface thereof so that twoor more, and preferably three or more, side edges contact the surface,e.g., skin or clothing, and one side edge portion remains open to definean open end. The method further can include inserting one or more itemsinto the pocket through the open end. Further, an example of attachingsuch a pocket can be to an inner surface of clothing that faces or is toface a wearers body when positioned thereon, such as illustrated, andalso can be on a skin of a wearer so that clothing covers or obfuscatesall or significant portions of the detachable pocket. Some types ofclothing, such as t-shirts, undergarments, swimsuits, and blouses, canallow designs or other indicia, as well as lace or other add-ons andadditions to the pocket to be seen or viewed by a wearer or othersthrough the clothing or in peripheral portions of the clothing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the features and benefits of the invention,as well as others which will become apparent, may be understood in moredetail, a more particular description of the invention brieflysummarized above may be had by reference to the embodiments thereofwhich are illustrated in the appended drawings, which form a part ofthis specification. It is also to be noted, however, that the drawingsillustrate only various embodiments of the invention and are thereforenot to be considered limiting of the invention's scope as it may includeother effective embodiments as well.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a kit of pockets according toan embodiment of a kit of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a kit of pockets according toanother embodiment of a kit of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a kit of pockets according toyet another embodiment of a kit of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a kit of pockets according tostill another embodiment of a kit of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a kit of pockets according tostill yet another embodiment of a kit of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a pocket positioned on an arm of a useras illustrated in dashed lines according to an embodiment of a pocket ofthe present invention;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 of the pocket of FIG. 6according to an embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a pocket positioned on a leg of a useraccording to another embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 9A-9C are front plan views of various sized pockets according toadditional embodiments of pockets of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a perspective rear view of a pocket according to anembodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line 11-11 of the pocket of FIG.10 according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 10according to an embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of a pocket according to anotherembodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line 14-14 of the pocket of FIG.13 according to another embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 13according to another embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a front plan view of a pocket having cut, tear, perforation,or other sizing lines shown as dashed lines according to yet anotherembodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a front plan view of a pocket according to a furtherembodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 17 according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 19 is an environmental perspective view of a pocket being attachedto a surface according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 19adhered to the surface for holding an item according to an embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 21 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 19adhered to the surface for holding an item according to an embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 22 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 19being removed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 23 is a rear perspective view of a pocket according to still yetanother embodiment of a pocket of the present invention;

FIG. 24 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 23adhered to a surface for holding an item according to still yet anotherembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 25 is a sectional view taken along line 25-25 of the pocket of FIG.24 according to still yet another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 26 is an environmental perspective view of a pocket adhered to aclothing article according to still yet another embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 27 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 26being removed according to still yet another embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 28 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 26removed from the clothing article to allow washing of clothing articleaccording to still yet another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of a pocket adhered to aclothing article according to still a further embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 30 is environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 29 beingadhered to a clothing article according to still a further embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 31 is an environmental perspective view of a pocket adhered to aperson's skin according to yet an additional embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 32 is an environmental perspective view of the pocket of FIG. 31adhered to the person's skin according to yet an additional embodimentof the present invention;

FIG. 33A-33B are environmental perspective views of a pocket adhered toa person's skin according to yet an additional embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the pocket according to yet anadditional embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 35 is a sectional view of the disposable pocket of FIG. 34 takenalong line 35-35 according to still yet a further embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of a disposable pocket accordingto an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 37 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocketadhered to the person's skin according to yet an additional embodimentof the present invention;

FIG. 38 is a perspective view of a disposable pocket according tofurther yet another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 39 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocket ofFIG. 38 positioned on a wearer according to an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 40 is a perspective view of a disposable pocket according toanother embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 41 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocket ofFIG. 40 having a mobile phone positioned therein according to anotherembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 42 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocketaccording to still another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 43 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocket ofFIG. 42 having a mobile phone positioned therein according to stillanother embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 44 is a rear plan view of a disposable pocket according to yetanother embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 45 is a rear perspective view of a disposable pocket of FIG. 44having peripheral arrows indicating inward and outward movement ofportions of the disposable pocket according to yet another embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 46 is a top plan view of a disposable pocket of FIG. 44 accordingto yet another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 47 is an exploded perspective view of a disposable pocket of FIG.44 and of an associated kit when the disposable pocket is being appliedto a surface according to yet another embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 48 is an environmental perspective view of a disposable pocket ofFIG. 44 according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 49 is a perspective view of a disposable pocket according to afurther embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 50 is a sectional view of a disposable pocket of FIG. 49 takenalong line 50-50 according to a further embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 51 is a front plan view of a disposable pocket according to a stillfurther embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 52 is an exploded perspective view of a disposable pocket of FIG.51 being applied to a surface and having a mobile device beingpositioned therein according to a still further embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 53 is a perspective view of a disposable pocket according toanother embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 54 is a perspective view of a disposable pocket according to yetanother embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate variousembodiments of the invention. This invention, however, may be embodiedin many different forms and should not be construed as limited to theillustrated embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments areprovided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and willfully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

Applicants recognized a need for a kit of detachable pockets anddetachable pockets that can be used by a person to readily attach apocket to a person's skin or an article of clothing. The detachablepocket, for example, allows a person to hold various types of items,such as money, cell phones, credit, identification, or other types ofcards. A person can have the option to attach a pocket to clothing ortheir skin, to wear the same piece of clothing at times with a pocketand at times without a pocket, and to be able to readily remove a pocketto allow washing of the clothing without the pocket. As will beunderstood by those skilled in the art, in some embodiments, forexample, a disposable pocket preferably is made of material often thrownaway after initial use such as with common adhesive strips. Suchdisposable pockets are preferable readily detachable from clothing orskin once attached so that little to no damage to clothing or skinoccurs during removal or the rick of damage to the clothing or skin isgreatly reduced as compared to stitching or sewing a pocket or garments.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention,an example of a kit 10 of a plurality of detachable pockets can includea plurality of disposable and detachable pockets, e.g., pockets 12, 13,and 14, positioned within a container 16. The plurality of detachablepockets 12, 13, 14, in this embodiment can have varying sizes and shapesand can be loosely arranged within the container 16. The container 16can be a box, carton, pouch, or bag. According to this embodiment, thecontainer can have indicia or label 18 for identification if desiredsuch as “BOX 0′ POCKETS”, for example. The container 16 can have a flapor cover for opening and closing top end of the container 16. When open,the open top end of the container 16 allows access for organizing thedisposable and detachable pockets 12, 13, 14, within the container 16.The kit 10 can also include other items to assist with the attachment orremoval of the pockets 12, 13, 14. Such items can include a cleaningcloth to clean skin 70 or clothing before attachment or afterdetachment. The kit 10 can be refilled with additional detachablepockets 12, 13, 14 as they are used.

In some embodiments of a kit, each disposable and detachable pocket 12,13, 14 within the container 16, for example, can be individually wrappedor packaged so as to be encased by plastic, paper, combinations thereof,or other suitable packaging materials as understood by those skilled inthe art. The pockets can be used, for example, to hold personal items ona person's clothing or skin, such as the interior of a swimsuit, bra,shirt, jacket, or the like. In embodiments of a kit as illustrated anddescribed herein one or more of the plurality of detachable pockets 22,24, 26 positioned within the container has a first size and shapedifferent than a second size and shape of one of more of the pluralityof detachable pockets positioned within the container. Each of the firstsize and shape and the second size and shape substantially correspond toa size and shape of one or more of the following items: a cell phone, apersonal digital assistant, a smart phone, money, folded money, creditcard, debit card, identification card, a container of liquid, powder,lotion, or gel, and so that a first personal item readily inserts intothe detachable pocket having the first size and shape and a secondpersonal item readily inserts in the detachable pocket having the secondsize and shape

In an alternate embodiment, a kit 20 includes a plurality of disposableand detachable pockets 22, 24, 26 that can be positioned within aplurality of receptacles or sub-containers 28 located within thecontainer 16 (see FIG. 2). The receptacles 28 can be of varying sizesand shapes corresponding to same of the pockets 22, 24, 26. Thereceptacles 28 allow a user of the kit 20 to readily identify the typeof pocket 22, 24, and 26 desired. In this embodiment, the plurality ofrectangular sub-containers 28 have an open end that receives thedisposable and detachable pockets 22, 24, 26 to organize the pockets asdesired.

In another alternate embodiment, a kit 30 includes a plurality ofdisposable and detachable pockets that can be positioned within theplurality of receptacles or sub-containers 28 located within thecontainer 16 (see FIG. 3). The receptacles 28, in this embodiment, canbe the same size and shape corresponding to same of the pockets. Forexample, if a user of the kit 30 desires a plurality of only one type ofpocket.

In still another alternate embodiment, a kit 40 includes a plurality ofdisposable and detachable pockets 42, 44, and 48 that can be positionedwithin the plurality of receptacles or sub-containers 28 located withinthe container 16 (see FIG. 4). The detachable pockets 42, 44, and 48 canbe plain, or contain indicia, such as emblems or patterns, as shown.Indicia can be visible through clothing to a wearer or third person ifdesired (see, e.g., FIGS. 29 and 33A-34). The receptacles 28 can be ofvarying sizes and shapes adapted specifically for types of items such ascredit, debit or gift cards, cash, or cell phones, personal digitalassistants, smart phones, digital music players, or the like, andcorresponding to same of the pockets 42, 44, and 48. The receptacles 28allow a user of the kit 40 to readily identify the type of pocket 42,44, and 48 desired. In this embodiment, the container 16 can have apatterned or decorative outer surface 46.

In yet another alternate embodiment, a kit 50 includes a plurality ofdisposable and detachable pockets 52, 54 that can be positioned withinthe plurality of receptacles or sub-containers 28 located within thecontainer 16 (see FIG. 5). The receptacles 28 can be of varying sizesand shapes corresponding to same of the pockets 52, 54. The receptacles28 allow a user of the kit 50 to readily identify the type of pocket 52,54 is desired. In this embodiment, the pockets 52, 54 are furtherarranged into two rows within the container 16. One row can bedesignated for adherence to a person's skin and the other row can bedesignated for adherence to a clothing article. In this example, thedesignation can be via an illustration on a front outer surface 56 ofthe container showing a human torso for adherence to skin and a shirtfor adherence to a clothing article.

According to embodiments of the present invention a detachable pocket 60can be provided in each of the kits 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 discussedabove (see, e.g., FIGS. 1-5). In these embodiments, the detachablepocket 60 has an outer surface 64 and has a generally rectangular shape(see, e.g., FIGS. 6-7 and 19-20). The pocket 60 is capable of beingadhered to a person's skin 70, such as an upper arm, using an adhesive62 already present on the detachable pocket 60. In this embodiment, theadhesive 62 can be present along three edges or side portions, a flangeor other portions of a unitary pocket layer 61 of the pocket 60. Theadhesive 62, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, can bemoisture resistant so perspiration or water does not cause the pocket 60readily to fall off or detach until a user desired to readily detach thepocket such as like detaching an adhesive strip. An outwardly displacedportion or pocket body 65 provides a space or cavity in the pocket 60being bounded by a surface of a portion of clothing fabric and a surfaceof the packet body or a portion of a wearer's skin and surface at thepocket body that it can be used to hold an item 75. The pocket body 65allows the item to be held against a person's skin 70 or surface of anarticle of clothing. The items can include money, credit,identification, or other types of cards, cell phone, keys, wallet, orother items when the person does not have pockets available or does nothave enough pockets to hold all personal items. Pockets 60 can befabricated from at least one or a combination of materials including aplastic, nylon, neoprene, or the like, as well as other fabrics andcombinations of materials. In an alternate embodiment, the disposablepocket 60 can also be adhered to skin on other parts of a person's body,such as a leg.

In an alternate embodiment, a kit 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50, can include aplurality of detachable pockets 72, 74, and 76 having varying shapes andsizes, allowing a user to choose the detachable pocket 72, 74, or 76desired (see, e.g., FIGS. 8-9C). Each of the plurality of detachablepockets 72, 74, and 76 can also be disposable, as previously discussed.In an embodiment, for example, the detachable pocket 72 has a length B2that is relatively longer than a width B1 of the pocket 72. Thedetachable pocket 72 has three edge portions that can adhere to asurface when applied. Alternatively, a backside of the detachable pocket72 can have an adhesive coating to increase adherence to a surface. Thedetachable pocket 72 has a generally rectangular shape with an open endfor allowing items to be held within the detachable pocket 72. A closedend is formed on the detachable pocket 72 substantially opposite theopen end of the detachable pocket 72. The closed end of the detachablepocket 72 for example, can have rounded edges. Edge portions of thedetachable pocket can also be substantially straight or have angular orother forms.

For example, perhaps as best shown in FIGS. 8-9C, embodiments of adetachable pocket 74 can have a length A2 that is relatively the same asa width A1 of the pocket 74. The detachable pocket 74 has three edgeportions that can adhere to a surface when applied. Alternatively, abackside of the detachable pocket 72 can have an adhesive coating toincrease adherence to a surface. The detachable pocket 74 has agenerally rectangular shape with an open end for allowing items to beheld within the detachable pocket 74. A closed end is formed on thedetachable pocket 74 opposite the open end of the detachable pocket 74.The closed end of the detachable pocket 74 can have rounded edgeportions. In this embodiment, for example, detachable pocket 74 can holdwider items than those that can be held by the previously discussedembodiment of a detachable pocket 72.

An embodiment of a disposable pocket 76 is shown in FIG. 9C as being thelargest of the three pockets 72, 74, 76 and has a length C2 that isrelatively the same as a width C1 of the pocket 76. As with thepreviously embodiments of discussed pockets, 72 and 74, the detachablepocket 76 has three edge portions that can adhere to a surface whenapplied. Alternatively, a backside of the detachable pocket 76 can havean adhesive coating to increase adherence to a surface. The detachablepocket 76 has a generally rectangular shape with an open end forallowing items to be held within the detachable pocket 76. A closed endis formed on the detachable pocket 76 opposite the open end of thedetachable pocket 76. The closed end of the detachable pocket 76 canhave rounded edges. In this embodiment, detachable pocket 76 can holdwider items than those that can be held by the previously discusseddetachable pockets 72 and 74.

In yet another alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 60, thedetachable pocket 60 has a unitary pocket layer 61 and a flange or edgeportion 63 (see e.g., FIGS. 6-7 and 10-12). The flange 63 is generallyU-shaped, and along one surface facing the pocket body 65, the flange 63adheres to the pocket body 65 of the pocket 60 via the adhesive 62. Theadhesive 62 is shown on three facing edges of an inner surface 64 of thepocket body 65. The adhesive 62, however, could also be present onoutward facing surface 67 of the flange 63. Alternatively, the pocketlayer 61 can have multiple layers as will be understood by those skilledin the art. In an embodiment, for example, the flange 63 can be adouble-sided strip. To allow adherence to skin or clothing, an inwardfacing surface 68 of the flange can also have an adhesive present. Anedge or end portion of the inner surface 64 of the detachable pocket 60that has no adhesive defines an open end to allow entry of items to beheld in the detachable pocket 60. Alternatively, both sides of thedouble-sided flange 63 can have adhesive to allow adherence to surfaceson either side. The detachable pocket 60 has a generally rectangularshape but may have other shapes as well, such as, for example,triangular or semi-circular. A closed end is formed on the detachablepocket 60 opposite the open end of the detachable pocket 60. The closedend of the detachable pocket 60, for example, can have rounded edges. Anend of the flange 63 that correspond to the closed end of the detachablepocket 60 also can have rounded edges. In this embodiment, the adhesive62 on the flange 63 is applied in a U-shape corresponding to the shapeof the flange 63. Alternatively, a side of the flange 63 can adheringlymate with two or more edges of the unitary pocket layer 61 with the sideof the flange 63 generally corresponding in shape with the two or moreedges of the unitary pocket layer. The two or more edge portions of theunitary pocket layer 61 can have adhesive.

In an alternate embodiment, a detachable pocket 80 is shown in FIGS.13-15 as having a unitary pocket layer 81 that is adhered to removablenon-stick backing 83 via an adhesive 82 that is present on three edgeportions of an adhesive side 84 of the unitary pocket layer 81. Theadhesive side 84 of the unitary pocket layer 81 can hold an item withinpocket 80. An inward-facing surface 85 of the lower layer 81 can haveadhesive present to allow adherence to human skin or an article ofclothing, as explained in previous embodiments. An edge of theoutward-facing surface 84 of the lower layer 81 that has no adhesivedefines an open end to allow entry of items to be held in the detachablepocket 80. The detachable pocket 80 has a generally rectangular shapebut may have other shapes as well, such as, for example, triangular orsemi-circular. An edge of the unitary pocket layer 81 that has noadhesive defines an open end when applied to a surface to allow entry ofitems to be held in the pocket 80. A closed end is formed on thedetachable pocket 80 opposite the open end of the detachable pocket 80.The closed end of the detachable pocket 80 can have round-shaped edgeportions. An end of the non-stick backing 83 that correspond to theclosed end of the detachable pocket 80 also can have round-shaped edgeportions as shown. In this embodiment, the adhesive 82 on the edges ofthe unitary pocket layer 81 is applied in a U-shape corresponding to theshape made by the edge portions of the unitary pocket layer 81 on theadhesive side 84 of the detachable pocket 80. Alternatively, adhesivecan be applied completely on the adhesive side 84 rather than only theedge portions.

In an alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 90, the detachablepocket 90 has a flange or edge portion 91 that can adhere to human skinor an article of clothing (see FIG. 16). A unitary pocket layer 95 isformed within the detachable pocket 90 to define a pocket body that canhold items as discussed in previous embodiments. The flange 91 isgenerally U-shaped and defines an open end at top of pocket 90 to allowentry of items to be held in the pocket 90. In this embodiment, thepocket 90 can be used in its original size, for example, with a height“1” or can be cut along lines 97 or 99 to obtain heights “2” or “3”,respectively, for the pocket 90 as shown. The lines 97, 99 can beperforated to facilitate cutting or tearing along the lines. An edge ofunitary pocket layer 95 that has no adhesive defines an open end toallow entry of items to be held in the detachable pocket 90. Thedetachable pocket 90 has a generally rectangular shape but may haveother shapes as well, such as, for example, triangular or semi-circular(see also FIGS. 17-18, for example). A closed end is formed on thedetachable pocket 90 opposite the open end of the detachable pocket 90.The closed end of the detachable pocket 90 can have rounded edges. Anend of the flange 91 that corresponds to the closed end of thedetachable pocket 90 can have rounded edges. In this embodiment,adhesive can be present on the flange 91 or on a back side of thedetachable pocket 90.

In an alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 100, the detachablepocket 100 has a flange or edge portion 101 that can adhere to humanskin or an article of clothing via an adhesive 102 present on the flange101 (see FIGS. 17-18). The flange 101 can be covered by a removablenon-stick backing. An upper layer 104 of the pocket 100 contacts theskin or clothing and an enclosure or pocket body 105 is formed withinthe pocket 100 and defined by a lower layer and the upper layer 104. Theflange 101 is generally U-shaped and defines an open end at top ofpocket 100 to allow entry of items to be held in the pocket 100. In thisembodiment, the upper layer 104 has a foldable portion or flap 107 witha top edge 108. The foldable portion 107 can be folded over onto lowerlayer to close the pocket 100. In this embodiment, the foldable portion107 can have a button, snap, hook-loop fastener, elastic or the like,disposed on a top side thereof. The lower layer can have a correspondinga button, snap, hook-loop fastener, elastic or the like, disposedthereon to engage with same on the foldable portion 107. The flange 101,for example, in alternative embodiments can include wire, plastic orstiff fabric so that the pocket body 105 maintains a particular shapewhen attached to clothing. The pocket body 105 can be attached to aclothing article using a two-sided adhesive strip having the samegeneral shape as the flange 101. The detachable pocket 100 has agenerally rectangular shape but may have other shapes as well, such as,for example, triangular or semi-circular. A closed end is formed on thedetachable pocket 100 opposite the selectively open end of thedetachable pocket 100. The closed end of the detachable pocket 100 canhave rounded edges. An end of the flange 101 that corresponds to theclosed end of the detachable pocket 100 can have rounded edges. In thisembodiment, the adhesive 102 is applied in a U-shape that corresponds tothe shape of the flange 101.

In an alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 110, the detachablepocket 110 has a unitary pocket layer 111 with an inner surface 114 andan outer surface 115 that define a pocket body 117 (see, e.g., FIGS.23-25). The pocket 110 has an adhesive flange or edge 113 that canadhere to human skin 70 or an article of clothing via an adhesivepresent on the flange 113. The adhesive flange 113 can have a surfacethereof covered by a removable non-stick backing. In this embodiment, aplurality of projections or structures 116 formed on the inner surface114 of the pocket layer 111 facilitate retaining the item 75 within thepocket 110 and prevents or reduces the risk of the item 75 sliding outof the pocket 110. In this embodiment, the plurality of projections 116can be formed on the unitary pocket layer 111. The projections 116,however, can also be disposed on the surface on which the detachablepocket 110 is attached. The plurality of projections 116 can havevarying shapes, such as circular, triangular, or rectangular. In thisembodiment, the plurality of projections 116 are not formed on the edge113 of the detachable pocket 110. The plurality of projections 116, forexample, further provide an air path within the detachable pocket 110that allows for air circulations to thereby increase breathabilitywithin the detachable pocket 110. Air can circulate into the detachablepocket 110 and around the projections 116. The plurality of projections116, in this embodiment, come into contact with the item 75 when theitem 75 is held within the detachable pocket 110. Ends of theprojections 116 can be of a material that increases friction between theitem 75 and the structure 116 to thereby impede movement of the item 75out of the detachable pocket 110. The plurality of projections 116 onthe pocket body 117 further can reduce suction within the pocket body117 to facilitate removal of items held within the detachable pocket110. Reduction of suction within the pocket body 117 is especiallyuseful when the detachable pocket 110 becomes wet due to water orperspiration, which can make removal of items within the pocket body 117difficult. In this embodiment, an edge of unitary pocket layer 111 thathas no adhesive defines an open end to allow entry of items to be heldin the detachable pocket 110. The detachable pocket 110 has a generallyrectangular shape but may have other shapes as well, such as, forexample, triangular or semi-circular. A closed end is formed on thedetachable pocket 110 opposite the open end of the detachable pocket110. The closed end of the detachable pocket 110 can have rounded edges.An end of the flange 113 that corresponds to the closed end of thedetachable pocket 110 can have rounded edges. Alternatively, anembodiment of a detachable pocket can have one or more openings formedin the pocket body 117 to enhance air flow and reduce moisture withinthe pocket.

In an alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 130, the detachablepocket 130 has an open end 131 to allow entry of items 133 (see, e.g.,FIGS. 29-30). The pocket 130 has a flange or edge 132 and an innersurface 134. The flange 132 is generally U-shaped and has an adhesive onthe flange 132 for adhering to the clothing article 120. To use thedetachable pocket 130, the pocket 130 is positioned onto the article ofclothing 120 and pressure is applied to the pocket 130 so the adhesiveadheres to the clothing 120. In this embodiment, the upper opening 131of the detachable pocket 130 has no adhesive and thereby allows forentry of items to be held in the detachable pocket 130. The detachablepocket 130 has a generally rectangular shape but may have other shapesas well, such as, for example, triangular or semi-circular. A closed endis formed on the detachable pocket 130 opposite the open end 131 of thedetachable pocket 130. The closed end of the detachable pocket 130 canhave rounded edges. An end of the flange 132 that corresponds to theclosed end of the detachable pocket 130 can have rounded edges. In thisembodiment, indicia 137, such as a logo or design, is applied to theflange 132. The indicia 137 can show through the article of clothing 120when the clothing 120 is thin or translucent enough.

In an alternate embodiment of a detachable pocket 142, the detachablepocket 142 has an edge or flange 143 and a pocket body 144 (see, e.g.,FIGS. 31-32). The pocket 142 can have an adhesive on the flange 143 thatcan adhere to the human skin 70. Alternatively, a back side of thedetachable pocket 142 can be completely coated with an adhesive toprovide additional adhesive surface area and thereby increase adherenceto the human skin 70. In this embodiment, a plurality of openings 146can be formed on the pocket body 144. The plurality of openings 146 canhave varying shapes, such as circular, triangular, or rectangular. Inthis embodiment, the plurality of openings 146 are not formed on theedge 143 of the detachable pocket 142. The plurality of openings 146communicate an outer surface of the pocket body 144 with an innersurface of the pocket body 144 where items are held. Further, theplurality of openings 146 can increase breathability within thedetachable pocket 142 by facilitating the circulation of air into thedetachable pocket 142 via the plurality of openings 146 and an open endof the detachable pocket. The open end of the detachable pocket allowsitems to be introduced into the detachable pocket 142. The plurality ofopenings 146 on the pocket body 144 further can reduce suction withinthe pocket body 144 to facilitate removal of items held within thedetachable pocket 142. Reduction of suction within the pocket body 144is especially useful when the detachable pocket 142 becomes wet due towater or perspiration, which can make removal of items within the pocketbody 144 difficult. To facilitate removal of the detachable pocket 142from the person's skin 70, a removal tool 148 can be inserted into theopen end of the detachable pocket 142. An end of the removal tool 148that protrudes from the open end of the detachable pocket 142 can thenbe pulled in a motion away from the human skin 70 to detach thedetachable pocket 142 from the human skin 70. The removal tool 148 mayhave a cylindrical shape with a diameter that generally corresponds tothe open end of the detachable pocket. Alternatively, the removal tool148 could have a different shape such as a block. The detachable pocket142 has a generally rectangular shape but may have other shapes as well,such as, for example, triangular or semi-circular. A closed end isformed on the detachable pocket 142 opposite the open end 131 of thedetachable pocket 142. The closed end of the detachable pocket 142 canhave rounded edges. An end of the flange 143 that corresponds to theclosed end of the detachable pocket 142 can have rounded edges.

Alternatively, as will be understood by those skilled in the art,embodiments of a detachable, as well as disposable, pocket can includeother decorative material 168, 184, such as lace, sparkles, or otheradd-ons as will be understood by those skilled in the art, to enhanceappearance, attract the eyes of a viewer in that direction, add style,or as otherwise desired (see, e.g., FIGS. 37-39). These can be includedon the outer surface, the open end, closed end, or other locations on adetachable pocket as desired. An embodiment of a detachable pocket 160can also include a flange 165 as a portion of or as a separate sectionof a pocket body 166. Also, a detachable pocket 160, 180, for example,can have decorative material 168, 184 connected to the unitary pocketlayer 182 and be adapted to be positioned on an inner surface ofclothing (see, e.g., FIG. 39), as well as on a wearer's skin 70 (see,e.g., FIG. 37), when positioned on a wearer so that the decorativematerial 168, 184 is readily viewable by a wearer and others when thedisposable pocket is attached to the inner surface and extends beyondperipheries of the inner surface (see, e.g., FIG. 39). Notably, thedecorative material 184 can be attached, such as with adhesive or withfabric welding, boding, or stitching, or be an unitary extension of anend portion of a unitary pocket layer 182, such as an open end throughwhich items are inserted, or other locations as desired and asunderstood by those skilled in the art.

Still alternatively, as will be understood by those skilled in the art,embodiments of a detachable, as well as disposable, pocket 170 can beformed of two pocket layers 173, 174 and then adhered to a surface (see,e.g., FIGS. 34-36) so that items can be inserted through an open end171. Also, a layer of fabric could be adhered to a pocket body or pocketlayer to assist in maintaining items in the pocket or to assist inreleasing items from the pocket. Further, a fabric layer can be adheredto the pocket layer to reduce cost of manufacturing one or more pocketssuch as to blocking a section of material with fabric to prevent orreduce risk of adherence to a surface to which there is no desire forthe pocket to attach. Embodiments of one or more of detachable pockets,for example alone or as one of a plurality of detachable pockets in akit, can have a first pocket layer 174 and a second fabric layer 173having adhesive 172 on a surface opposite to an inner surface 175 of thefirst pocket layer 174 and adapted to be adhered to one or more of: (a)an article of clothing; (b) a person's skin; and (c) both an article ofclothing and a person's skin.

In a method of attaching or using the detachable pocket 60, thedetachable pocket 60 can be selected by the user and removed from thekit 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. The user can then remove the packagingsurrounding the detachable pocket 60. The detachable pocket 60 can bepositioned on a surface, such as the human skin 70 or an article ofclothing 120. The detachable pocket 60 can be adhered to the human'sskin 70 by applying pressure to the detachable pocket 60. An adhesive onthe detachable pocket 60 facilitates adherence to the surface. Further,the pressure can be applied to a flange 63 along the edges of the pocket60. This allows the adhesive 62 on the flange 63 to adhere to the skin70 or clothing 120. A non-stick backing on an adhesive layer of eitherthe flange of the detachable pocket 60 or on the detachable pocket bodycan be removed prior to positioning the detachable pocket 60 on thesurface. Once attached to the skin 70, a person can introduce items,such as money, into the pocket 60 for holding within the pocket body 65.When the person desires, the person can remove the item from the pocket60 and apply force to the pocket 60 to remove it from the skin. Forexample, the person may pull on a corner of the pocket 60 to therebypeel the detachable pocket 60 off from the skin. Alternatively, aremoval tool 148 can be inserted into the open end of the detachablepocket 60 and can then be pulled away from the surface to remove thedetachable pocket 60. Alternatively, the detachable pocket 60 may bepart of a plurality of detachable pockets 60 that are organized withinthe container 16 of the kit 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 for ease of selection.The detachable pockets 60 can be organized according to, for example,size, indicia, adherence to skin, or adherence to clothing.

In a method of attaching the detachable pocket 60, the detachable pocket60 can be adhered to the inside of a clothing article 120, such as ajacket. Once attached to the article of clothing 120, an item 122 can beintroduced into the pocket 60. When the person desires to place thearticle of clothing 120 into a washing machine 126 for washing, theperson can pull on a corner of the pocket 60 to remove it from thearticle of clothing 120 and dispose of the pocket 60 in a waste basket124.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1-34, embodiments of methods of attaching,removing, using, and wearing detachable pockets are shown. A method ofattaching a detachable pocket, for example, includes removing adetachable pocket from a kit, removing packaging from the detachablepocket, positioning the pocket on a surface, and applying pressure tothe detachable pocket. The method can also include removing non-stickbacking on an adhesive layer to adhere a flange or other portion of thedetachable pocket having adhesive thereon to the surface. The detachablepocket, in an embodiment, can have a pocket body preferably formed of aunitary material substantially throughout, as will be understood bythose skilled in the art, and having adhesive on a surface thereof sothat two or more, and preferably three or more, side edges contact thesurface, e.g., skin or clothing, and one side edge portion remains opento define an open end. The method further can include inserting one ormore items into the pocket through the open end. Further, an example ofattaching such a pocket can be to an inner surface of clothing thatfaces or is to face a wearers body when positioned thereon, such asillustrated, and also can be on a skin of a wearer so that clothingcovers or obfuscates all or significant portions of the detachablepocket. Some types of clothing, such as t-shirts, undergarments,swimsuits, and blouses, can allow designs or other indicia, as well aslace or other add-ons and additions to the pocket to be seen or viewedby a wearer or others through the clothing or in peripheral portions ofthe clothing.

In a method of attaching the detachable pocket 150, a detachable pocket150 can be adhered to the human's skin 70, for example on the chest, andcan have indicia 152, such as a design or emblem. The detachable pocket150 can have an open end where no adhesive is present to allow forinsertion of items. A closed end of the detachable pocket 150 isopposite to the open end of the detachable pocket 150. A person can thenput a shirt 154 on while allowing the detachable pocket 150 to remainbelow the shirt 154. The indicia 152 on the detachable pocket can showthrough the shirt 154 when the shirt 154 is sufficiently thin ortranslucent.

Alternatively, the detachable pocket 150 can be adhered to the interiorof the article of clothing 154 at a location on the clothing 154corresponding with a desired body part, such as the chest (see, e.g.,FIGS. 33A-33B). The detachable pocket 150 can have the indicia 152 aspreviously discussed. The detachable pocket 150 can have an open endwhere no adhesive is present to allow for insertion of items. A closedend of the detachable pocket 150 is opposite to the open end of thedetachable pocket 150. A person can then put a shirt 154 on with thedetachable pocket attached inside the shirt 154. The indicia 152 on thedetachable pocket 150 can show through the shirt 154 when the shirt 154is sufficiently thin or translucent.

In a method of attaching the detachable pocket 60, the detachable pocket60 is capable of being adhered to a person's skin 70, such as at thehip, using an adhesive 62 (FIG. 8) already present on the detachablepocket 60. The adhesive 62 can be moisture resistant so perspiration orwater does not cause the pocket 60 from falling off. The pocket 60 canbe used underneath a swimsuit or under garment 140. The detachablepocket 60 can be allowed to breathe via the plurality of openings 146formed on the pocket body 144.

In a method of attaching the detachable pocket 60, a two-sided adhesivestrip can be removed from the kit 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. A non-stickbacking on one side of the two-sided strip can then be removed. Thetwo-sided adhesive strip, or flange, can then be positioned on thesurface, such as the human skin 70 or an article of clothing 120, asdesired. Once the two-sided adhesive strip is in place, a secondnon-stick backing on an opposing side of the two-sided adhesive strip isremoved. A flange of the pocket body 84 on the detachable pocket 60 orthe detachable pocket 60 itself can be adhered to the adhesive strip.

In a method of removing the detachable pocket 60, the detachable pocket60 can be removed from the surface by pulling a corner of the detachablepocket from the surface. Alternatively, for example, a method ofremoving the detachable pocket 60, the detachable pocket 60 can beremoved from the surface by inserting a removal tool 148 and pulling onthe removal tool to remove the detachable pocket 60 from the surface. Inanother method of removing the detachable pocket 60, the detachablepocket 60 can be removed from the surface by applying a solvent to thedetachable pocket 60 to thereby release the adhesive and allow thedetachable pocket 60 to be removed from the surface. Upon removing ofthe detachable pocket 60, for example, the detachable pocket 60 can bedisposed of, for example, into a waste basket.

As will be understood by those skilled in the art, embodiments of adetachable pocket can include leaving the pocket on permanently orsemi-permanently, such as clothing, if desired.

FIGS. 40-54 illustrate several additional embodiments of a disposablepocket and associated kits and methods according to the presentinvention. For example, as shown in FIGS. 40-41, an embodiment of adetachable and disposable pocket 190 having a pocket body 191 thatincludes side peripheral regions 193, 195 (or flanges 192) having alateral dimension of 1× and a lower peripheral region 197 having alateral dimension of about 2× (e.g., having enough adhesive density) toenhance retaining heavier objects such as a mobile phone or other mobiledevice therein when positioned on a wearer. Likewise, FIGS. 49-50illustrate another embodiment of a detachable pocket 220 having a pocketbody 221 and one or more rib members 223 positioned between a pocketregion 224 and peripheries thereof to enhance reduction of pressure froma weighted object such as a mobile device when positioned in the pocketregion 224 causing adhesive 222 associated with the pocket 220 (andafter a cover or flange 226 has been remove to expose the adhesive 22)from prying or pulling away from the contact surface as will beunderstood by those skilled in the art. Adhesive content, such asillustrated in embodiments in FIGS. 53-54, of detachable pockets 240,250 having respective pocket bodies 241, 251 can include 100 percentsilicone or other adhesive contents applied to pocket body peripheries242, 252 as understood by those skilled in the art.

FIGS. 42-43, 44-48, and 51-52 illustrate additional embodiments ofdetachable and disposable pockets 200, 210, 230 (as well as associatedkits and methods) having enhance open regions 202/204, 213, 233 (usuallyan upper or top end of the pocket when positioned on a wearer) whenpositioned on a surface to allow more ready insertion and removal of amobile device or other objects into the detachable pocket 200, 210, 230as understood by those skilled in the art. For example, a pleat 205 canbe formed in a front surface/pocket region 203 of a disposable pocketthat allows the pocket region 203 to expand outward forinsertion/removal of an object such as a mobile device. Alternatively,instructions 216 including indicia on paper or other materials can beprovided in a kit or otherwise associated with the pocket 220 toinstruct a wearer how to apply a detachable pocket to skin or othersurface by inward and outward movements of portions 211, 212 of thepocket 210 to form a substantially rectangular 218 or other desiredshaped portion to form the pocket and to enhance insertion/removal of anobject therein and therefrom. Likewise, still alternatively, adetachable pocket 230 can include outwardly splayed upper portions 233of a pocket body 231 to enhance insertion and removal as illustrated inFIGS. 51-52 and as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

Embodiments of kits, detachable pockets, and methods have been describedand illustrated herein that allow wearers and other users to addressissues such as when many types of clothing have no readily accessiblelocation for a pocket, make having a pocket in a prominent locationawkward, unsightly, or not otherwise providing as much style to theclothing. As a result, a person wearing various types of clothing canfind themselves in locations with money, cell phones, credit,identification, or other types of cards, or other items, includingpersonal items, and having no place on their person to readily store theitems. The kits, detachable pockets, and methods provide elegantsolutions to such situations to thereby reduce inconvenience and risk tothe person in some situations. These embodiments of detachable, as wellas disposable, pockets also are readily designed or constructed toattach to a person's skin.

Embodiments of kits, detachable pockets, and methods have been describedand illustrated so that many situations are address such as when aperson desires an option to attach a pocket to clothing or their skin ina location of which the wearer gets to choose, desires to wear the samepiece of clothing at times with a pocket and at times without a pocket,and desires to be able to readily remove a pocket to allow washing ofthe clothing without the pocket. Such embodiments also allow a wearer toattach such a pocket on inner surfaces of clothing or on outer surfacesof a wearer's skin to keep a pocket and the personal items thereinhidden from others view or otherwise concealed. These embodiments of akit, detachable pockets and methods allow a wearer or user readily todispose of or throw away a pocket after one or a few uses as the pocketmay be soiled, not have the same texture, feel, resiliency, or not havethe same holding strength for items.

Embodiments of kits, detachable pockets, and methods have been describedand illustrated that provide pockets shaped and sized for particularcommonly shaped and sized personal items such as a cell phone, personaldigital assistant, smart phone, credit card, money or other specificallyshaped items and to have a choice or selection of what type of pocket touse in various situations that can be readily detached once attached andreadily dispose of thereafter if desired. These embodiments also includedetachable pockets that have decorative materials, such as lace,sparkles, patterns, or the like, attached to such detachable pockets toallow a wearer to add style to clothing or appearance if the wearerdesires that the pocket itself or decorative material to be viewable byothers such as when positioned to underlie clothing or otherarrangements.

The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 13/352,251, filed Jan. 17, 2012, titled “Kit of aPlurality of Detachable Pockets, A Detachable Pocket, and AssociatedMethods”, which claims benefit of and claims priority of U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/566,423, filed Dec. 2, 2011,titled “Kit of a Plurality of Detachable Pockets, A Detachable Pocket,and Associated Methods”, and all of which are each incorporated hereinby reference in their entireties.

Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come tothe mind of those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachingspresented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not to belimited to the illustrated embodiments disclosed, and that modificationsand other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope ofthe appended claims.

That claimed is:
 1. A kit of a plurality of detachable pockets, the kitcomprising: a container; and a plurality of detachable pocketspositioned within the container, each of the detachable pockets beingadapted to hold a personal item of a wearer therein when the detachablepocket is positioned on a surface associated with the wearer and toreadily attach to the surface with strength to retain the personal itemtherein and readily detach from the surface when removal is desired byapplication of removable and releasable pressure from a hand of awearer, and each of the detachable pockets having a pocket body formedof a unitary pocket layer and adapted to be adhered to one or more of:(a) an article of clothing; (b) a person's skin; and (c) both an articleof clothing and a person's skin, such adherence being caused by anadhesive already present on the pocket body.
 2. A kit as defined inclaim 1, wherein the unitary pocket layer of one or more of theplurality of detachable pockets comprises a first pocket portion and asecond pocket portion having adhesive on a surface adjacent an innersurface of the first pocket portion, and wherein one or more of theplurality of detachable pockets positioned within the container has afirst size and shape different than a second size and shape of one ofmore of the plurality of detachable pockets positioned within thecontainer, and wherein each of the first size and shape and the secondsize and shape substantially correspond to a size and shape of one ormore of the following items: a cell phone, a personal digital assistant,a smart phone, money, folded money, credit card, debit card,identification card, a container of liquid, powder, lotion, or gel, andso that a first personal item readily inserts into the detachable pockethaving the first size and shape and a second and different personal itemreadily inserts in the detachable pocket having the second size andshape.
 3. A detachable pocket, the pocket comprising: a pocket bodyformed of a unitary pocket layer adapted to adhere to a surface andhaving a flange positioned along peripheral edge portions thereof, theunitary pocket layer having an end to be attached as open and definingan open end and having three sides, along and to which adhesive isdisposed.
 4. A detachable pocket as defined in claim 3, wherein thedetachable pocket further comprises decorative material connected to theunitary pocket layer and adapted to be positioned adjacent an innersurface of clothing when positioned on a wearer so that the decorativematerial is readily viewable by a wearer and others when the detachablepocket is attached to the inner surface and extends beyond peripheriesof the inner surface.
 5. A detachable pocket as defined in claim 3,wherein the pocket body includes the flange configured generally todefine a substantial U-shape and having an adhesive side for adhering toa surface, and wherein a side of the flange adheringly mates with two ormore edges of the unitary pocket layer, the side of the flange generallycorresponding in shape with the two or more edges of the unitary pocketlayer.
 6. A detachable pocket as defined in claim 3, wherein the flangehas an adhesive present on both sides for adhering to the unitary pocketlayer on one side and adhering to a surface on the other side, bothsides of the flange forming a U-shape of adhesive.
 7. A detachablepocket as defined in claim 3, wherein the unitary pocket layer has anadhesive present along two or more edges for adhering to a non-adhesiveside of the flange, wherein the unitary pocket layer has an adhesiveedge that forms a closed end against the flange, the closed end beingopposite the open end, and wherein the detachable pocket furthercomprises decorative material connected to the unitary pocket layer andadapted to be positioned on an inner surface of clothing when positionedon a wearer so that the decorative material is readily viewable by awearer and others when the detachable pocket is attached to the innersurface and extends beyond peripheries of the inner surface.
 8. Adetachable pocket as defined in claim 3, wherein the pocket layer formsa substantially concave polygon when positioned on a surface and has aflange extending around a plurality of sides thereof so that the flangecan be abuttingly disposed on a person's clothing article or a person'sskin to thereby create a pocket by allowing access through an open endthereof along a location having no adhesive.
 9. A detachable pocket asdefined in claim 8, wherein the detachable pocket has a flap portiondisposed on an open end of the detachable pocket, the flap portioncapable of being folded to thereby close the open end of the detachablepocket.
 10. A detachable pocket as defined in claim 3, wherein thepocket layer is adapted to attach to one or more of: (a) a person'sskin; and (b) an article of clothing, the detachable pocket furthercomprising an adhesive layer disposed on a portion of the flangesubstantially parallel to the pocket layer and a removable non-stickbacking positioned to cover the adhesive layer.
 11. A detachable pocketas defined in claim 3, wherein the flange is adapted to attach to one ormore of: (a) a person's skin; and (b) an article of clothing, thedetachable pocket further comprising an adhesive layer disposed on aportion of the flange substantially parallel to the pocket layer and aremovable non-stick backing positioned to cover the adhesive layer. 12.A detachable pocket as defined in claim 3, wherein the pocket body isattached to the clothing article using a two-sided adhesive strip havinga shape that is generally the same as a shape of the flange.
 13. Adetachable pocket comprising a pocket body having a unitary pocket layerthat forms a portion of the pocket body and being adapted to adhere to asurface with an adhesive material present on the pocket body, theunitary pocket layer being substantially the same and readily disposablematerial throughout the pocket body, the unitary pocket layer having theadhesive material present along two or more peripheral edges thereof toadhere the pocket to a surface.
 14. A detachable pocket as defined inclaim 13, wherein the unitary pocket layer comprises a first pocketlayer, and wherein the pocket body has a second layer having adhesive ona surface opposite to an inner surface of the first pocket layer andadapted to be adhered to one or more of: (a) an article of clothing; (b)a person's skin; and (c) both an article of clothing and a person'sskin.
 15. A detachable pocket as defined in claim 13, wherein the pocketbody has a substantially rectangular shape and has a closed end, whereinpocket body has a width that measures less than a length thereof, andwherein the pocket body has decorative material associated therewith sothat when the detachable pocket is positioned on a wearer the decorativematerial is readily viewable by a wearer and others when the detachablepocket is attached to an inner surface and extends beyond peripheries ofthe inner surface.